"Every writer is a skater, who must go partly where he would and partly where the skates carry him…" ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, (May 1858)

Serving Your Writing Needs

My name is Pat Baker, and I am a Dallas-area freelance writer. Formerly an educator, I write humorous poetry for children’s magazines as well as articles, poetry, and inspirational pieces for mainstream and religious publications. Publishing credits include Writer’s Journal, Highlights for Children, Spirit-Led Woman, The Deronda Review, The Lutheran Digest, Breakthrough Intercessor, Christian Communicator, The Secret Place, The Quiet Hour, Live, Purpose, and The Lutheran Message (formerly The Lutheran Journal). I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the writing process–from research and reading to writing and editing, and offer the following services: